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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was released 8 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH5

 S1H FH5 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2011Fresher by 106 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH5

 S1H FH5 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the FH5.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FH5 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FH5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail pricing $3,998 $169